Question

Which was the belief of Booker T. Washington?

A. African Americans should refuse to accept segregation.

B. African Americans would never be able to move up in American society.

C. African Americans should focus on learning trades to move up gradually.

D. African Americans should fight to end discrimination.

Answer 1

Washington urged blacks to accept discrimination for the time being and focus on themselves with hard work and materialistic prosperity.
Answer: A

Answer 2

African Americans should focus on learning trades to move up gradually.